PV Electrical Engineer

Intersect is a company dedicated to innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure aimed at preserving the planet. The PV Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design and technical oversight for utility-scale PV power plants, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance while collaborating across various teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design and technical oversight for utility-scale PV plants, including PV system sizing, transformers, and inverter integration
• Review and validate detailed engineering deliverables to ensure safety, reliability, and long-term system performance
• Partner with EPCs and engineering consultants to optimize plant architecture and resolve complex design challenges
• Own development and maintenance of technical specifications, design criteria, standards, and exhibits (EPC technical exhibits, testing protocols, vendor specifications, etc.) to ensure all documentation is comprehensive and maintains a high-quality product
• Serve as technical lead in vendor and EPC interactions, review proposals and technical schedules, and support contract exhibit negotiations
• Review constructability and support field execution through COD, respond to RFIs/submittals, support commissioning plans and testing, and resolve electrical issues through COD
• Support EPC RFPs and commercial supply agreements to ensure technical requirements are accurately defined and reflected while ensuring lower LCOE
• Lead the development of electrical sizing and analysis tools/ software to generate quick and comprehensive design calculations, performance results and estimates
• Oversee MV system design, substation coordination, and interconnection requirements to meet NEC, IEEE, and utility standards
• Conduct or review power system modeling and analysis to support interconnection studies and performance validation
• Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, grid requirements, and best practices for large-scale infrastructure
• Provide subject matter expertise across development, procurement, and construction to support successful project delivery
• Collaborate with inverter manufacturers, utilities, and project stakeholders to resolve technical issues and drive alignment
• Contribute to design standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio
• Support integration of PV inverter technologies and SCADA systems to enhance monitoring and operational visibility
• Evaluate system performance considerations to maximize long-term energy production and asset value
• Provide technical insight to improve constructibility, maintainability, and lifecycle performance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering focus preferred); Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• 5-8 years of experience in utility-scale solar, clean energy infrastructure, or independent power producer environments
• Demonstrated experience designing or reviewing MV electrical systems for large-scale power plant projects
• Strong expertise in utility-scale PV system design, inverter integration, MV collection systems, transformers, and substation coordination
• Working knowledge and practical understanding of the relevant codes and standards for PV modules, DC and MV collection and PV inverters (NEC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, IEC, ISO/TSP requirements for grid following/ grid forming PV plants e.g. ERCOT/CAISO)
• Experience with power system modeling; familiarity with SCADA and plant monitoring systems is a plus
• Established relationships with inverter manufacturers, EPC partners, utilities, or engineering consultants within the energy sector
• Deep understanding of utility-scale plant architecture and infrastructure performance considerations
• A collaborative, detail-oriented work style that balances technical rigor with cross-functional teamwork
• A steady, solutions-focused approach that helps you navigate complex engineering challenges with humility and accountability
• Alignment with Intersect's values of Humility, Equity, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First